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![]() Dave Richardson David John RichardsonBorn: 16 September 1959, Johannesburg, TransvaalMajor Teams: Eastern Province, Northern Transvaal, South Africa. Known As: Dave Richardson Batting Style: Right Hand Bat Other: Wicket-Keeper Test Debut: South Africa v West Indies at Bridgetown, Only Test, 1991/92 Latest Test: South Africa v Australia at Adelaide, 3rd Test, 1997/98 ODI Debut: South Africa v India at Calcutta, 1st ODI, 1991/92 Latest ODI: South Africa v Australia at Sydney, Carlton & United Series, 1997/98 First-class debut: Eastern Province B v Orange Free State at Bloemfontein, 1977/78 Eastern Province debut 1978/79 Northern Transvaal 1983/84 Son of JH Richardson (NET/TvlB 1952-1960), brother of RP Richardson (WP/WPB 1984-1988), cousin of RJ Richardson (NTB 1993/94) Education: Marist Bros, UPE Career Statistics:TESTS (including 30/01/1998) M I NO Runs HS Ave SR 100 50 Ct St Batting & Fielding 42 64 8 1359 109 24.26 43.26 1 8 150 2 O M R W Ave BBI 5 10 SR Econ Bowling - - - - - - - - - - ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS (including 27/01/1998) M I NO Runs HS Ave SR 100 50 Ct St Batting & Fielding 122 77 33 868 53 19.72 66.87 0 1 148 17 O M R W Ave BBI 4w 5w SR Econ Bowling - - - - - - - - - - FIRST-CLASS (1977/78 - 1997/98) M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St Batting & Fielding 200 310 51 6981 134 26.95 6 37 579 40 Balls M R W Ave BBI 5 10 SR Econ Bowling 6 0 3 0 - - 0 0 - 3.00 LIST A LIMITED OVERS (1979/80 - 1997/98) M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St Batting & Fielding 158 137 36 2545 94 25.19 0 13 167 12 O M R W Ave BBI 4w 5w SR Econ Bowling - - - - - - - - - - - Explanations of First-Class and List A status courtesy of the ACS. StatsGuru Filters for Dave RichardsonArticles about Dave Richardson
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Profile:On the verge of retiring from first-class cricket in order to concentrate on a career in law when South Africa's sporting isolation ended in 1991, Richardson has been a crucial factor in the South African team's success. His unobtrusive and reliable wicket-keeping has been an essential adjunct to the South African pace attack, while his contributions with the bat have often been vital. To the relief of his supporters, he has several times delayed his decision to retire although there have to be limits to how long even so dedicated a player can maintain his physical condition and suppleness. During the first Test against England in 1995/96 he held his 100th catch in his 24th Test, equalling the record of Australia's Wally Grout for reaching 100 dismissals in the fewest tests. It is a commentary on the reliance of pace in the South African attack that Richardson is the only one of 18 wicket-keepers to have reached this landmark without making a stumping. Having played many valuable innings for his country, Richardson reached a pinnacle during the series against New Zealand in 1994/95 when he scored 247 runs at an average of 82.33. Having made 93 in the first Test at the Wanderers, he reached his maiden Test century 2 matches later at Newlands. A broken finger suffered during the 6th limited-overs international against England in 1996 meant Richardson would not play in the World cup but he returned to be part of the winning effort in Sharjah.
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